Banks offer relief for flood victims
The Australian Bankers' Association says disaster relief packages are available for people affected by the floods across Victoria.
View ArticleBendigo Bank sees positives in shake-up
The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank says the Federal Government's reforms to increase competition and boost the profile of community banks and credit unions will be good for regional customers.
View ArticleBanks forced to offer farm mediation
The Victorian Government has introduced a bill into Parliament that would require banks to mediate with farmers before foreclosing on debt.
View ArticleFarm group backs rates cut
The Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed yesterday's Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decision to cut interest rates for the first time in more than two years.
View ArticleBanksia Information Meetings
Investors will today hear more details of what the collapse of the Banksia Securities Group means from them and their investments.
View ArticleDeutsche Bank buys Banksia portfolio
Investors in the failed regional Victorian company Banksia Securities are expected to receive returns of up to 85 cents in the dollar, after a deal was struck with a major German bank.
View ArticleFears falling interest rates may impact councils
The Mayor of the Mansfield Shire is concerned falling interest rates may lead to more elderly people turning to local government for help.
View ArticleRural finance clients worried about sale
Clients of Rural Finance Corporation say they are shocked at hearing the Victorian Government sold their business lender.
View ArticleThe battle to keep your home while under mortgage stress
Kaye Weinert is living in a caravan just so she can afford to keep her house, and is just one of an estimated one million Australians in mortgage stress.
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